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Introduction of H1B?
The H-1B is a visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H) that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation requires the application of specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or the equivalent of work experience. The duration of stay is three years, extendable to six years; after which the visa holder may need to reapply. Laws limit the number of H-1B visas that are issued each year: 180,440 new and initial H-1B visas were issued in 2017. Employers must generally withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes from the wages paid to employees in H-1B status.
H-1 visa for "an alien having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is of distinguished merit and ability and who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform temporary services of an exceptional nature requiring such merit and ability."
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How the H-1B Visa Benefits Foreign Workers
Broad Requirements: The first H-1B visa benefit, and perhaps the main reason for its popularity, is the broad requirements associated with qualifying for this visa.
Duration of Stay: the H-1B allows holders to stay for three years initially and can easily be extended.
Portability: Unlike the rigid regulations surrounding some other work-related visas, the H-1B gives holders the ability to port their status from one employer to another during their stay. It also allows them to work part-time and for multiple employers at the same time.
Anyone Can Apply: One of the biggest H-1B benefits is that foreign professionals from all over the world can apply.
Spouses and Dependents: Fortunately, you can bring your spouse and children over as dependents under the H4 visa.
Dual Intent: Unlike many other work visa classifications, one of the H-1B’s many benefits is the fact that it is considered to be a “dual intent” visa.
